I am convinced the more I learn that all professors will eventually be using ipods, and podcasts in some way to enhance learning for their students. The professor can use an ipod and a video camera to record a lecture, and then upload the lecture onto a podcast (Hoagland, 2007). This may be the primary way that the professor reaches the students or a very useful side tool that the instructor utilizes. I think it will vary depending on the type of class that is being taught. For example in science classes the podcast may be a side tool because in class instruction, and specifically lab work really needs to be hands on. However, in liberal type classes the podcast could actually be the primary way that professors reach and instruct students.
This will be especially useful for the students that need to listen to lectures over and over for improved learning (Hoagland, 2007). That is the beauty of the podcast, the students have access to the lecture and the information at any time of the day (Hoagland, 2007). The bottom line is that students are growing up with ipods, and we as teachers should use this well-known technology to reach them. I do not think that this can be avoided it should be embraced and developed.
Reference:
Hoagland, D. (2007, February 7). Getting their ilessons. The Fresno Bee, pp. 1-3.
This will be especially useful for the students that need to listen to lectures over and over for improved learning (Hoagland, 2007). That is the beauty of the podcast, the students have access to the lecture and the information at any time of the day (Hoagland, 2007). The bottom line is that students are growing up with ipods, and we as teachers should use this well-known technology to reach them. I do not think that this can be avoided it should be embraced and developed.
Reference:
Hoagland, D. (2007, February 7). Getting their ilessons. The Fresno Bee, pp. 1-3.